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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.46, 668.56 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.46, 668.56 and 263.41 is: 363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.46 : 668.56 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.46/668.56 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.46x = 668.56 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.46x = 176,105.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,105.57/484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.51

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